Edmonton Community Spotlight: Abbottsfield in Northeast Edmonton
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Abbottsfield is an established community situated in mature Northeast Edmonton. With roots dating back to 1882, the neighbourhood was located directly east of the Town of Beverly, housing one of the town’s coal mines until operations eventually closed in the mid-1900s. Abbottsfield remained a rural area until it, along with Beverly, amalgamated with the greater City of Edmonton in 1961.
Today, this charming neighbourhood is known for its mature trees, affordable homes and close proximity to amenities, including the picturesque North Saskatchewan River Valley.
Did you know? E.F. Carey once owned the land now known as the community of Abbottsfield. One of Edmonton’s most prominent citizens in the 19th century, Carey was co-founder of the Norris…
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